A Client Is Brought to the Emergency Department (ED) in Critical

question 15

Multiple Choice

A client is brought to the emergency department (ED) in critical condition after a car crash. The client's family is distraught. To best help this family, the ED nurse should first

• A) assist the family to make phone calls to other family members.
• B) call the hospital chaplain or social worker to be with the family.
• C) help the family understand the reality of the situation.
• D) tell the family they must stay in the waiting room until they calm down.

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The collaborative effort of a group of people working together to achieve a common goal or complete a task in the most effective and efficient way.

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The act of guiding or influencing a group towards achieving a common goal through direction, inspiration, and encouragement.